Companies House is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance transparency and combat economic crime, and you may have recently received an email from them regarding these crucial changes. We understand that in an age of increasing online fraud, it's natural...
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Investment vs Debt Funding – Which Path Is Right For Your Business?
So, your business is thriving, and the horizon looks bright. You're ready to take the next leap, expand your operations, develop new products, or conquer new markets. But to make those ambitious dreams a reality, you'll likely need an injection of capital, but should...
Small Steps, Big Impact: Carbon Accounting For UK SMEs
The buzz around climate change and sustainability isn't just for the big corporations anymore. Increasingly, SMEs across the UK are realising that understanding and managing their environmental impact is not just the right thing to do, it's becoming a crucial aspect...
Keeping HMRC Happy: Navigating Travel and Entertainment Expenses
The world of business travel and entertainment can be a bit of a minefield when it comes to tax. What can you claim? What can your employees claim? And what will land you with a hefty tax bill? Let's break down the key differences in how the UK tax system treats...
3 Things You Might Not Know About Self Assessment Tax Returns
With the tax return filing deadline just around the corner (31st January if you weren’t sure!), here are 3 things you might not know about self assessment tax returns. High Income Child Benefit Charge If you receive child benefit and your individual income is over...
Bookkeeping – What Do I Need To Do And How Do I Do It?
Have you ever thought: “I won’t need to do bookkeeping if I’m using cloud bookkeeping software as it does it all for me?” Well, as much as cloud bookkeeping software, like Xero, make the bookkeeping easier, there is still some human interaction required. This can be...